Bodysculpture: Plastic Surgery of the Body

One of the top-selling books on plastic surgery, this book discusses some of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, including breast surgery (enlargement, lift, reduction), liposuction, and tummy tucks. 64 pairs of before and after photos help demonstrate the results of the surgery, which are discussed in further detail in a clear, easy-to-understand writing style.

Dedication

iii

Acknowledgments

iii

Preface

vii

Introduction

ix

Section 1: General Information

1

(36)

``If They're Pretty, You Know They're Smart''

3

(3)

Plastic Surgery --- Then and Now

6

(4)

The Consultation

10

(4)

Anesthesia

14

(3)

Where is the Surgery Performed?

17

(2)

The Day of Surgery (and Preparing For It)

19

(3)

The Early Recovery Period

22

(3)

What Will the Neighbors Say?

25

(2)

Consequences and Complications

27

(3)

``Psychosurgery''

30

(3)

What If I Don't Like the Results?

33

(4)

Section 2: Breast Surgery

37

(52)

Breast Enlargement (Augmentation)

41

(2)

What Are Breast Implants?

43

(17)

Capsules, or ``Hard Breasts''

44

(1)

Textured or Smooth?

45

(1)

The Silicone Gel Controversy

45

(2)

Saline Implants

47

(2)

Round or Anatomic?

49

(1)

Above or Below the Muscle?

50

(5)

Which Incision?

55

(5)

Choosing the Right Size Implant

60

(2)

Surgery to Redo Breast Implants

62

(4)

Enlargement with a Lift

66

(2)

Tuberous Breasts

68

(1)

Complications of Breast Implants

69

(3)

Are My Implants Okay?

72

(4)

Breast Lifts and Reductions

76

(5)

Complications of Breast Reductions

81

(2)

Breast Lumps, Cancer, and Reconstruction after Mastectomy

83

(6)

Section 3: Liposuction

89

(38)

What is Liposuction and Why Does It Work?

91

(5)

Why Won't Diet and Exercise Work Just as Well?

96

(3)

Why Doesn't the Fat Come Back?

99

(4)

Surgical Technique: Cannulas, Fluid, and Incisions

103

(8)

What Does the Skin Look Like After Liposuction?

111

(2)

Who is a Candidate for Liposuction?

113

(2)

The Recovery

115

(2)

Complications of Liposuction

117

(2)

Can You Have More Done if You Want To?

119

(1)

Ultrasonic Liposuction

120

(5)

Liposuction for Men

125

(2)

Section 4: Tummy Tucks and Mini-Tummy Tucks

127

(8)

Tummy Tucks and Mini-Tummy Tucks

129

(4)

Complications of Tummy Tucks

133

(2)

Section 5: Results

135

(169)

Breast Enlargements

139

(35)

Breast Lifts and Reductions

174

(14)

Liposuction: The Face and Neck

188

(23)

Liposuction: The Stomach, Hips, and Thighs

211

(55)

Liposuction: Knees, Calves, and Ankles

266

(7)

Liposuction: Men --- Chest, Stomach, and Love Handles

273

(21)

Tummy Tucks and Mini-Tummy Tucks

294

(10)

Glossary

304

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Bodysculpture: Plastic Surgery of the Body for Men & Women

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